Arsenal: De Jong could be Odegaard's perfect partner

 Arsenal are reportedly interested in Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, as the Gunners eye a midfield revamp this summer

The north Londoners have had a successful quest in the transfer market so far, having secured the signing of Kai Havertz along with Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber who are waiting in the wings to be officially unveiled.

A number of quality faces to integrate with the talent already on show at the Emirates is the prominent hurdle standing between Mikel Arteta’s chase of Manchester City, and signing De Jong could be a statement of intent for Arsenal.

The future of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been a winding road following the disclosure of the club’s financial woes and the requirement to sell players.

A number of quality faces to integrate with the talent already on show at the Emirates is the prominent hurdle standing between Mikel Arteta’s chase of Manchester City, and signing De Jong could be a statement of intent for Arsenal.

The future of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been a winding road following the disclosure of the club’s financial woes and the requirement to sell players.

News reported by Arsenal transfer expert Dobbo via Twitter relayed that the Gunners have a ‘genuine’ interest in the Dutchman, adding that it would be a ‘tough deal’ for the Premier League side to pull off.

News reported by Arsenal transfer expert Dobbo via Twitter relayed that the Gunners have a ‘genuine’ interest in the Dutchman, adding that it would be a ‘tough deal’ for the Premier League side to pull off.